Vector rethinks global push as founder loses control
Japan's biggest PR firm had ambitious plans to overtake Edelman atop the global rankings, but a debt crisis has put an unconventional entrepreneur/entertainer in charge.
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Jim O'Leary to depart Weber Shandwick for Penta
Weber Shandwick's global president is leaving to become CEO of corporate advisory firm Penta.
Industry vibe check 🌡️: one year on
The mighty status quo
Asia-Pacific emerges as the strongest advocate for reinventing corporate affairs, even as the function struggles to account for the risks ahead.
When signals fade
As politicians lean into vice, business leaders are seeking quietude
Ashbury adds senior talent in Asia and Middle East
This week's newsletter features Ashbury's hires of Jane Morgan and Saima Farooqi, while also examining Burson's potential sale, and much more.
Notes from the AI front lines
The pace of change can appear breathtaking, but the PR industry's adoption of AI is likely to be rather more uneven than it might first appear.